Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Sky Hill

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,103 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Sky Hill

Scents of Man

4.3010 votes

Rank #44,440 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sky Hill
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar4/5

Sky Hill1/5

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Sky Hill
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Abjar

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Sky HillScents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

Category winnerAbjarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

40%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSky HillBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

oud61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper

Heart

LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood

Base

CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

VetiverJasmineMagnoliaSaffronBenzoin

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliMuskGalbanumCinnamon Leaf

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,440

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abjar by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a sharp burst of aromatic cypress, pine needles, and spicy nutmeg before settling into a dense heart of birch leaf and natural leather. As the composition warms on skin, smoky incense, Indian oud, and rich labdanum take control, giving the fragrance a dark resinous texture. The …

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Sky Hill by Scents of Man presents a crisp, aromatic profile that bridges citrus top notes with a deep, oud-heavy base. It is a versatile choice for anyone wanting a scent that moves from sharp morning energy to a more serious, grounded feel by afternoon. Ideal for office wear or weekend errands during the transitiona…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Abjar or Sky Hill?

Abjar takes 4 of 5 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Sky Hill is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sky Hill for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Sky Hill?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Sky Hill 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Sky Hill?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Sky Hill 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Sky Hill smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Benzoin.

Is Abjar or Sky Hill better for summer or winter?

Sky Hill suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Sky Hill?

Abjar has top notes of Cypress, Pine, Clary Sage and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Incense, a base of Castoreum, Civet, Tobacco and Agarwood (Oud). Sky Hill has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vetiver, Jasmine, Magnolia and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Musk and Galbanum.